Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 8. The National Cereal Fest is one of Michigan’s sweetest summer festivals. It has free breakfast, music acts, animals and bounce houses. Why cereal? Battle Creek is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make…
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While Cereal Fest on June 8 really kicks off summer here in Calhoun County, it’s only the beginning of the fun. Here are seven events you should put on your calendar: Cereal Festival Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 8. The National Cereal Fest is one of…
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It’s hard to narrow down the cutest of the animals at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, but here we give it a try: ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE The oldest zoo resident is Al, the Aldabra giant tortoise. He’s been at the zoo since 1984 and they estimate his age to be around 80. They aren’t kidding around…
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After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining options in the area. Here are a few family friendly suggestions: Eat at the zoo There are two restaurants on different sides of the zoo. On the East Side, by the snow leopards, is…
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Station 66 is a little roadside attraction that does triple duty as a market, cafe and ice cream parlor. Vintage pop bottles People of a certain age will remember buying glass Coke bottles at the gas station. Well, Station 66 was once a station and keeps the vintage vibe with an ice chest full…
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Cross-country skiing It’s smooth sailing at Brooks Nature Center in Marshall, where flat trails take you through prairie and woodland by Stuart Lake. It’s recommended for skiing and snow shoes. Word of advice: GPS isn’t always accurate for finding Brooks, so make sure it takes you to the…
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Holiday events have returned with a bang. There’s a fun experience for anyone who needs some festive cheer. Parades Nov. 18: Battle Creek Christmas parade It’s your first chance to see Santa. Find a spot near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and McCamly Street – the parade starts rolling at…
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Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Hit the road for Calhoun County and have fun without breaking the bank. Camp at Fort Custer Camping is not only a Michigan tradition, it’s a great deal for an overnight stay. As a state park, Fort Custer Recreation Area is super affordable when you have a…
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While Cereal Fest really kicks off summer here in Calhoun County, it’s only the beginning of the fun. Here are 10 events you should put on your calendar: Juneteenth Juneteenth has been celebrated in Battle Creek for decades. Join the tradition June 16-17 with activities for the entire family. Go…
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I knew I had the coolest job in the world when my boss asked me to test out the new Skylark Ridge rope and zipline course at Binder Park Zoo. The first time you lay eyes on the structure, you will feel awestruck too! The course is unlike any normal ropes and zipline course: it is a large…
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